That Sweet Enemy, by Isabelle and Robert Tombs. It's a history of the rivalry between Britain and France, starting from the Glorious Revolution of 1688 - I'm fascinated by the early modern period anyway, but there's a signature sense of subtle humour that makes it extremely easy to read despite...
Woo, another Abnett fan! He's an absolutely lovely bloke:
I was lucky enough to get a hold of Saturnine a few months back, it's his largest work and maybe his best.
Very recently started Persian Fire by Tom Holland (not that one), on the rise of the Persian Empire.
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